The Significance of Kasparov versus DEEP BLUE and the Future of Computer Chess
Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data
Level 5 by design analogy (expert commentary and perspective with no empirical experimental data).
OpenAlex W2787463111 · doi:10.3233/icg-1998-21104
What was done
This perspective paper reviews and analyzes the 1996 and 1997 chess matches between Garry Kasparov and Deep Blue to discuss their broader impact on artificial intelligence and computer-chess research.
What was found
The abstract reports no quantitative data, statistical comparisons, or specific metrics. It qualitatively argues that the matches served as valuable benchmarks and had a significant positive impact on AI research despite acknowledged shortcomings.
Why it matters
It contextualizes the historical and methodological importance of human-versus-machine benchmark competitions in guiding artificial intelligence development.
Limits
The record is a non-empirical narrative commentary without experimental controls, quantitative evaluations, or systematic review methodology. Additionally, the source abstract is truncated.
Cited by
- supports AI defeated chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997.